The Israel Tax Authority has notified dozens of yeshivas and religious institutions that it will revoke their eligibility to receive tax-deductible donations under Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance if they enroll students who have not regularized their military service status with the IDF, according to the online news outlet Friend.
The Israel Tax Authority has notified dozens of yeshivas and religious institutions that it will revoke their eligibility to receive tax-deductible donations under Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance if they have students who have not regularized their military service status with the IDF. The notification was made at the end of the week, according to the online news outlet Friend.
The move is part of a broader effort by the government to enforce conscription on yeshiva students. The Zioneer has previously reported on the state's position to the High Court supporting the revocation of such benefits, and on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements that he would activate all possible sanctions against those who do not study Torah. The Attorney General's office has been leading the legal push to tie tax benefits to military service compliance.
The exact number of yeshivas affected and the timeline for revocation remain unspecified. The notification is expected to face legal challenges from Haredi political leaders and yeshiva heads.
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